What We're Learning

Evidence for Action (E4A) funds research evaluating the population health, wellbeing, and racial equity impacts of programs, policies, and practices. What We're Learning is a repository of media pieces, research articles, presentations, reports, and other materials highlighting E4A supported research and findings. Sort by topic or resource type.

College affirmative action bans linked to higher rates of smoking among minority youth

Banning the use of affirmative action in college admissions can harm the health of minority high school students.

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Health Affairs Newswire: The Health Of Child Care Center Workers

Podcast: Health Affairs Newswire featuring Dr. Jennifer Otten, the PI of Exploring the Effects of Wage on the Culture of Health in Early Childhood Education Centers.

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The Culture Of Health In Early Care And Education: Workers’ Wages, Health, And Job Characteristics

Supportive and flexible employment policies at early care and education centers could improve health and equity outcomes for teachers, such as providing meals to teachers, reducing teacher-to-child ratios, paid and sick leave policies, etc.

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Answering the Bell: High School Start Times and Student Academic Outcomes

Later school start times were associated with positive student engagement outcomes (reduced suspensions, higher course grades), especially for disadvantaged students. Achievement results were mixed, with positive and negative associations between start times and high school students' test scores.

Education

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The Impact of Worksite Clinics on Teacher Health Care Utilization and Cost, Self-Reported Health Status, and Student Academic Achievement Growth in a Public School District

School-based worksite clinics were associated with lower inpatient admissions, lower health care costs, and reduced absenteeism for teachers.

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What is the impact of worksite clinics for teachers in a public school district?

School-based worksite clinics reduced health care costs and illness-related absenteeism for teachers.

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Workplace health clinics can lower health care spending

Opening onsite health clinics to provide comprehensive primary care to teachers and their families can lower a school district's health care costs and decrease teacher absenteeism, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

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Impact of Litigation on Compliance With California Physical Education Laws in Elementary Schools

Litigation around school physical education mandates led to increased accountability to and compliance with the law.

Education

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The 2013 California physical education lawsuit’s impact on physical education in elementary schools

To promote elementary physical education, a compliance law is not enough—schools need more resources in the form of financial support for more teachers, evidence-based curricula development, professional development for class room teachers, and trainings/technologies to help schools track and report physical education minutes.

Education

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Using Litigation to Increase PE Policy Compliance in California: Impact and Unintended Consequences

Drs. Kristine Madsen and Hannah Thompson discuss the response of school districts' being sued for noncompliance with physical education standards with Karen Johnson of SHAPE America.

Education

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The 2013 California Physical Education Lawsuit’s Impact on Physical Education in Elementary Schools

Litigation around physical education standards in California led to increased physical education time for students and more accountability to state standards but also highlighted that schools need additional resources and physical education teachers to ensure compliance.

Education

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Policy Brief: Improving Compliance with Physical Education Law in California Elementary Schools

Schools and school districts need additional resources and support to comply with state-mandated standards around physical education (PE). The authors recommend a number of policy and program changes to increase PE compliance.

Education

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